Daily Player Picks
Updated Throughout the Day
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | MIL | $8,900 | 44.20 | 4.97 |
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,000 | 43.99 | 4.89 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,500 | 43.70 | 4.60 |
| Tyler Herro | MIA | $8,000 | 40.76 | 5.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malcolm Brogdon | WAS | $5,600 | 30.48 | 5.44 |
| Collin Sexton | UTA | $5,800 | 31.12 | 5.37 |
| Keyonte George | UTA | $5,500 | 29.45 | 5.35 |
| Chris Paul | SAS | $6,300 | 33.10 | 5.25 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | PHX | $9,000 | 43.99 | 4.89 |
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | $9,500 | 43.70 | 4.60 |
| Tyler Herro | MIA | $8,000 | 40.76 | 5.10 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $7,800 | 39.75 | 5.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malcolm Brogdon | WAS | $5,600 | 30.48 | 5.44 |
| Collin Sexton | UTA | $5,800 | 31.12 | 5.37 |
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $5,000 | 26.37 | 5.27 |
| Tyler Herro | MIA | $8,000 | 40.76 | 5.10 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $7,800 | 39.75 | 5.10 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIA | $7,800 | 39.38 | 5.05 |
| Lauri Markkanen | UTA | $7,400 | 36.37 | 4.92 |
| Bilal Coulibaly | WAS | $5,700 | 30.58 | 5.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilal Coulibaly | WAS | $5,700 | 30.58 | 5.37 |
| Amen Thompson | HOU | $5,000 | 26.37 | 5.27 |
| Zach LaVine | CHI | $7,800 | 39.75 | 5.10 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIA | $7,800 | 39.38 | 5.05 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,000 | 49.30 | 4.93 |
| Kevin Durant | PHX | $8,300 | 39.60 | 4.77 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIA | $7,800 | 39.38 | 5.05 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $8,100 | 37.33 | 4.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Portis | MIL | $5,500 | 36.19 | 6.58 |
| Alexandre Sarr | WAS | $5,000 | 28.79 | 5.76 |
| Kyshawn George | WAS | $4,200 | 21.22 | 5.05 |
| Jimmy Butler | MIA | $7,800 | 39.38 | 5.05 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | LAL | $10,500 | 55.42 | 5.28 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $10,800 | 54.93 | 5.09 |
| LeBron James | LAL | $10,000 | 49.30 | 4.93 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,200 | 47.06 | 5.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Portis | MIL | $5,500 | 36.19 | 6.58 |
| Alexandre Sarr | WAS | $5,000 | 28.79 | 5.76 |
| Nikola Vucevic | CHI | $8,200 | 47.06 | 5.74 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | WAS | $4,800 | 26.97 | 5.62 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Picks are updated regularly, but we advise that you keep up to date on late-day roster moves and injuries – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk. Sample lineups are provided as thought-starters, and are not intended for direct use.